Google limits search for AI-banning schools
The gist
Los Angeles Unified and New York City, the two largest US school districts, banned student generative AI use.
Google is still working on a switch letting administrators turn off AI search summaries.
How it unfolded
- Sep 2, 2026Los Angeles Unified School District enacted a student AI moratorium; students can still use Google to search, but Google's AI Mode was turned off on student accounts and devices.
- Sep 9, 2026New York City and Los Angeles, the two largest US school districts, were reported to have each announced the previous week that they are banning student use of generative AI; New York's ban covers elementary and middle schools, Los Angeles announced a moratorium for all students.
- Oct 28, 2026Racket reported on momentum to ban AI and screens in Minnesota schools, noting the largest districts in New York and California had just enacted AI moratoriums and screen restrictions for younger learners.